Mobility Assistance in Mountain Home, AR

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Mountain Home, AR: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Baxter County)

831

residents 85 or older (6.3% of all residents)

0.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Mountain Home)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Baxter County)

About 1,059 Mountain Home residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 24% in Baxter County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

831 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Mountain Home that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Mountain Home compared with Baxter County and Arkansas

Census figure	Mountain Home	Baxter County	Arkansas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	24%	26%
Residents 85 or older	6.3%	3.6%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.4%	7.0%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	40%	40%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	29%	29%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	4.6%	5.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,532	$44,215	—

Older residents in towns around Mountain Home

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mountain View, AR	36 mi	939	19%
Horseshoe Bend, AR	37 mi	806	17%
West Plains, MO	40 mi	2,383	32%
Harrison, AR	41 mi	3,118	25%
Cherokee Village, AR	45 mi	1,626	21%
Ava, MO	46 mi	621	40%

Home health agencies serving Mountain Home (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Paragould, AR	105 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy	(870) 236-1716
Centerwell Home Health	Melbourne, AR	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(870) 368-3472
Adoration Home Health	Mountain View, AR	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(877) 683-2993
Baxter Health Home Health Marion County	Cotter, AR	9.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 435-7500
Elite Home Health	Salem, AR	28 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 895-2273
Baxter Health Home Health	Cotter, AR	9.5 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(870) 435-7500

Emergency hospitals near Mountain Home

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baxter Health	Mountain Home, AR	0.6 mi	2 of 5	(870) 508-1000
Izard Regional Hospital LLC	Calico Rock, AR	19 mi	not rated	(870) 297-2400

Straight-line miles from the center of Mountain Home. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Mountain Home

At the Arkansas median aide wage of $13.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,153 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $3,461 monthly median income of Mountain Home households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Mountain Home: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Mountain Home?

At the Arkansas median aide wage of $13.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,153 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $3,461 monthly median income of Mountain Home households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arkansas's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Mountain Home, AR